Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 19886-19887 [2021-07732]
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Estimated Time per Response: 0.084
hours (5 minutes)—4 hours per
response.
Frequency of Response: On occasion,
annual and every five-year reporting
requirements, recordkeeping
requirement and third party disclosure
requirement.
Obligation To Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory
authority for this information collection
is contained in 47 U.S.C. 4, 303, 309,
332 and 362 of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended.
Total Annual Burden: 10,333 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Needs and Uses: The requirements
contained in 47 CFR 80.59 of the
Commission’s rules are necessary to
implement the provisions of section
362(b) of the Communications Act of
934, as amended, which require the
Commission to inspect the radio
installation of large cargo ships and
certain passenger ships at least once a
year to ensure that the radio installation
is in compliance with the requirements
of the Communications Act.
Further, section 80.59(d) states that
the Commission may, upon a finding
that the public interest would be served,
grant a waiver of the annual inspection
required by section 362(b) of the
Communications Act of 1934, for a
period of not more than 90 days for the
sole purpose of enabling the United
States vessel to complete its voyage and
proceed to a port in the United States
where an inspection can be held. An
information application must be
submitted by the ship’s owner, operator
or authorized agent. The application
must be submitted to the Commission’s
District Director or Resident Agent in
charge of the FCC office nearest the port
of arrival at least three days before the
ship’s arrival. The application must
provide specific information that is in
rule section 80.59.
Additionally, the Communications
Act requires the inspection of small
passenger ships at least once every five
years.
The Safety Convention (to which the
United States is a signatory) also
requires an annual inspection.
The Commission allows FCC-licensed
technicians to conduct these
inspections. FCC-licensed technicians
certify that the ship has passed an
inspection and issue a safety certificate.
These safety certificates, FCC Forms
806, 824, 827 and 829 indicate that the
vessel complies with the
Communications Act of 1934, as
amended and the Safety Convention.
These technicians are required to
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provide a summary of the results of the
inspection in the ship’s log that the
inspection was satisfactory.
Inspection certificates issued in
accordance with the Safety Convention
must be posted in a prominent and
accessible place on the ship (third party
disclosure requirement).
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–1113; FRS 20907]
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission) invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collections.
Comments are requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to
further reduce the information
collection burden on small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
PRA that does not display a valid OMB
control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should
be submitted on or before June 14, 2021.
If you anticipate that you will be
submitting comments, but find it
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difficult to do so within the period of
time allowed by this notice, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@
fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole
Ongele, (202) 418–2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060–1113.
Title: Election Whether to Participate
in the Wireless Emergency Alert
System.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently-approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 1,253 respondents; 5,012
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 (30
minutes)–12 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
reporting requirement, recordkeeping
requirement and third party disclosure
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory
and Voluntary. Statutory authority for
this information collection is contained
in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 154(o),
218, 219, 230, 256, 302(a), 303(f), 303(g),
303(j), 303(r), 403, 621(b)(3), and 621(d).
Total Annual Burden: 28,820 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality with
this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: This Commission is
requesting an extension of a currently
approved information collection from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) in order to obtain the three-year
approval after this 60-day comment
period. It includes the collection of the
following information from Commercial
Mobile Service (CMS) providers: (1)
Enhanced notice to consumers at time of
sale (Enhanced Notice at Time of Sale);
(2) disclosure as to degree of
participation in wireless alerts (‘‘in
whole’’ or ‘‘in part’’) (Notice of
Election); (3) notice to current
subscribers of non-participation in WEA
(Notice to Current Subscribers); and (4)
a collection to include voluntary
information collection for a database
that the Commission plans to create
(Database Collection).
The Commission created WEA
(previously known as the Commercial
Mobile Service Alert System) as
required by Congress in the Warning
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Alert and Response Network (WARN)
Act and to satisfy the Commission’s
mandate to promote the safety of life
and property through the use of wire
and radio communication.
All these information collections
involve the Wireless Emergency Alert
(WEA) system, a mechanism under
which CMS providers may elect to
transmit emergency alerts to the public.
OMB last granted these collection
requests on August 1, 2018 (ICR Ref. No.
201804–3060–013).
Notice of Election
On August 7, 2008, the Commission
released the Third Report and Order in
PS Docket No. 07–287 (CMS Third
Report and Order), FCC 08–184. The
CMS Third Report and Order
implemented provisions of the WARN
Act, including a requirement that within
30 days of release of the CMS Third
Report and Order, each CMS provider
must file an election with the
Commission indicating whether or not it
intends to transmit emergency alerts as
part of WEA. The Commission began
accepting WEA election filings on or
before September 8, 2008.
The Bureau has sought several
extensions of this information
collection. On January 30, 2018, the
Commission adopted a WEA Second
Report and Order and Second Order on
Reconsideration in PS Docket Nos. 15–
91 and 15–94, FCC 18–4 (WEA Second
R&O). In this order, the Commission
defines ‘‘in whole’’ or ‘‘in part’’ WEA
participation, specifies the difference
between these elections, and requires
CMS providers to update their election
status accordingly.
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Enhanced Notice at Time of Sale
Section 10.240 of the Commission’s
rules already requires that CMS
Providers participating in WEA ‘‘in
part’’ provide notice to consumers that
WEA may not be available on all
devices or within the entire service area,
as well as details about the availability
of WEA service. As part of the WEA
Second R&O, the Commission adopted
enhanced disclosure requirements,
requiring CMS Providers participating
in WEA ‘‘in part’’ to disclose the extent
to which enhanced geo-targeting is
available on their network and devices
at the point of sale and the benefits of
enhanced geo-targeting at the point of
sale. We believe these disclosures will
allow consumers to make more
informed choices about their ability to
receive WEA Alert Messages that are
relevant to them.
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Notice to Current Subscribers
A CMS provider that elects not to
transmit WEA Alert Messages, in part or
in whole, shall provide clear and
conspicuous notice, which takes into
account the needs of persons with
disabilities, to existing subscribers of its
non-election or partial election to
provide Alert messages by means of an
announcement amending the existing
subscriber’s service agreement.
A CMS provider that elects not to
transmit WEA Alert Messages, in part or
in whole, shall use the notification
language set forth in § 10.240 (c) or (d)
respectively, except that the last line of
the notice shall reference FCC Rule 47
CFR 10.250, rather than FCC Rule 47
CFR 10.240.
In the case of prepaid customers, if a
mailing address is available, the CMS
provider shall provide the required
notification via U.S. mail. If no mailing
address is available, the CMS provider
shall use any reasonable method at its
disposal to alert the customer to a
change in the terms and conditions of
service and directing the subscriber to a
voice-based notification or to a website
providing the required notification.
Database Collection
The Commission also seeks to extend
OMB approval in connection with the
Commission’s creation of a WEA
database to improve information
transparency for emergency managers
and the public regarding the extent to
which WEA is available in their area.
The Commission will request this
information from CMS providers on a
voluntary basis, including geographic
area served and devices that are
programmed, at point of sale, to
transmit WEAs. We note that many
participating CMS providers already
provide information of this nature in
their docketed filings. As discussed
below, this database will remove a
major roadblock to emergency
managers’ ability to conduct tests of the
alerting system and enable individuals
and emergency managers to identify the
alert coverage area.
Since ensuring consumer notice and
collecting information on the extent of
CMS providers’ participation is
statutorily mandated, the Commission
requests to extend approval of this
collection by OMB so that the
Commission may continue to meet its
statutory obligation under the WARN
Act.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–1162; FRS 20885]
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission) invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collections.
Comments are requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to
further reduce the information
collection burden on small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
PRA that does not display a valid OMB
control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should
be submitted on or before June 14, 2021.
If you anticipate that you will be
submitting comments but find it
difficult to do so within the period of
time allowed by this notice, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@
fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy
Williams at (202) 418–2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060–1162.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1113; FRS 20907]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information collections. Comments are
requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected;
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the
information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer
than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for
failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA
that does not display a valid OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before June 14,
2021. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice,
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
[email protected] and to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-1113.
Title: Election Whether to Participate in the Wireless Emergency
Alert System.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently-approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,253 respondents; 5,012
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 (30 minutes)-12 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement,
recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory and Voluntary. Statutory authority
for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i),
154(j), 154(o), 218, 219, 230, 256, 302(a), 303(f), 303(g), 303(j),
303(r), 403, 621(b)(3), and 621(d).
Total Annual Burden: 28,820 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: This Commission is requesting an extension of a
currently approved information collection from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the three-year approval after this
60-day comment period. It includes the collection of the following
information from Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers: (1)
Enhanced notice to consumers at time of sale (Enhanced Notice at Time
of Sale); (2) disclosure as to degree of participation in wireless
alerts (``in whole'' or ``in part'') (Notice of Election); (3) notice
to current subscribers of non-participation in WEA (Notice to Current
Subscribers); and (4) a collection to include voluntary information
collection for a database that the Commission plans to create (Database
Collection).
The Commission created WEA (previously known as the Commercial
Mobile Service Alert System) as required by Congress in the Warning
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Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act and to satisfy the Commission's
mandate to promote the safety of life and property through the use of
wire and radio communication.
All these information collections involve the Wireless Emergency
Alert (WEA) system, a mechanism under which CMS providers may elect to
transmit emergency alerts to the public. OMB last granted these
collection requests on August 1, 2018 (ICR Ref. No. 201804-3060-013).
Notice of Election
On August 7, 2008, the Commission released the Third Report and
Order in PS Docket No. 07-287 (CMS Third Report and Order), FCC 08-184.
The CMS Third Report and Order implemented provisions of the WARN Act,
including a requirement that within 30 days of release of the CMS Third
Report and Order, each CMS provider must file an election with the
Commission indicating whether or not it intends to transmit emergency
alerts as part of WEA. The Commission began accepting WEA election
filings on or before September 8, 2008.
The Bureau has sought several extensions of this information
collection. On January 30, 2018, the Commission adopted a WEA Second
Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration in PS Docket Nos.
15-91 and 15-94, FCC 18-4 (WEA Second R&O). In this order, the
Commission defines ``in whole'' or ``in part'' WEA participation,
specifies the difference between these elections, and requires CMS
providers to update their election status accordingly.
Enhanced Notice at Time of Sale
Section 10.240 of the Commission's rules already requires that CMS
Providers participating in WEA ``in part'' provide notice to consumers
that WEA may not be available on all devices or within the entire
service area, as well as details about the availability of WEA service.
As part of the WEA Second R&O, the Commission adopted enhanced
disclosure requirements, requiring CMS Providers participating in WEA
``in part'' to disclose the extent to which enhanced geo-targeting is
available on their network and devices at the point of sale and the
benefits of enhanced geo-targeting at the point of sale. We believe
these disclosures will allow consumers to make more informed choices
about their ability to receive WEA Alert Messages that are relevant to
them.
Notice to Current Subscribers
A CMS provider that elects not to transmit WEA Alert Messages, in
part or in whole, shall provide clear and conspicuous notice, which
takes into account the needs of persons with disabilities, to existing
subscribers of its non-election or partial election to provide Alert
messages by means of an announcement amending the existing subscriber's
service agreement.
A CMS provider that elects not to transmit WEA Alert Messages, in
part or in whole, shall use the notification language set forth in
Sec. 10.240 (c) or (d) respectively, except that the last line of the
notice shall reference FCC Rule 47 CFR 10.250, rather than FCC Rule 47
CFR 10.240.
In the case of prepaid customers, if a mailing address is
available, the CMS provider shall provide the required notification via
U.S. mail. If no mailing address is available, the CMS provider shall
use any reasonable method at its disposal to alert the customer to a
change in the terms and conditions of service and directing the
subscriber to a voice-based notification or to a website providing the
required notification.
Database Collection
The Commission also seeks to extend OMB approval in connection with
the Commission's creation of a WEA database to improve information
transparency for emergency managers and the public regarding the extent
to which WEA is available in their area. The Commission will request
this information from CMS providers on a voluntary basis, including
geographic area served and devices that are programmed, at point of
sale, to transmit WEAs. We note that many participating CMS providers
already provide information of this nature in their docketed filings.
As discussed below, this database will remove a major roadblock to
emergency managers' ability to conduct tests of the alerting system and
enable individuals and emergency managers to identify the alert
coverage area.
Since ensuring consumer notice and collecting information on the
extent of CMS providers' participation is statutorily mandated, the
Commission requests to extend approval of this collection by OMB so
that the Commission may continue to meet its statutory obligation under
the WARN Act.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-07732 Filed 4-14-21; 8:45 am]
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